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... manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD...
... manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS EPU 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS Express Gate 4-7 4.3.6 Audio configurations 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS GPU Boost 4-9 4.4 ASUS Unique Overclocking Utility-TurboV EVO 4-10 4.4.1 Using ASUS TurboV 4-10 4.4.2 Using ASUS TurboV Auto Tuning Mode 4-11 4.4.3 Using CPU Level UP 4-12 4.4.4 Using ASUS Turbo Key 4-12 4.5 RAID configurations 4-13 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-13 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-14 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-14 4.5.4 AMD...
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... freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM The technology is a user-friendly utility that can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today...
... freedom to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. The beautifully curved fins not only upgrade the visual enjoyment for the ultimate overclocking configuration. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content4 4 5/26/10 3:44:01 PM The technology is a user-friendly utility that can be stored in different geographic regions and your favorite settings. Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today...
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... 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM AM3 CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 8. switch 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Turbo Key II switch 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
... 2 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content3 3 2-3 5/26/10 3:44:05 PM AM3 CPU Socket 4. Core Unlocker LED (O2LED1) 8. switch 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 20. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 3. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 16. DRAM LED (DRAM_LED) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 15. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 18. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 14. Turbo Key II switch 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
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... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for overclocking...
... motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content11 11 2-11 5/26/10 3:44:25 PM For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from the same vendor. • AMD AM3 100 and 200 Series CPU support up of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for overclocking...
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... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17...
... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content17 17...
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...slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express...
...slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Chapter 2 PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (gray, at x 4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue, at x 16 link) ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content19 19 2-19 5/26/10 3:44:39 PM Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics cards complying with the PCI Express...
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... details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) PCIe x16_2 N/A x16...
... details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN when using multiple graphics cards for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 x16 (Recommended for single VGA card) PCIe x16_2 N/A x16...
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Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-26 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content26 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:49 PM Chapter...
Install AMD Chipset Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Move the Underscan/Overscan slider to adjust the overall size of the DTV (HDMI™) 1 item in the ATI CATALYST Control Center is not filling the entire display area while using an HDTV compliance resolution such as 480i, 720i, or 1080i. 2-26 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content26 26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5/26/10 3:44:49 PM Chapter...
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... +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature...
... +12V GND M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 2A (24 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature...
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... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility...
... settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to ensure optimum performance. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in DOS environment using the ASUS Update utility...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:16 PM Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service...
... update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the optical drive. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. Chapter 3 3-2 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content2 2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:16 PM Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service...
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The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26...
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Before updating BIOS 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content6 6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26...
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... hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-13 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Port4 [IDE] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 OnChip SATA Speed [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic detection of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port...
... hard disk drives. ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 3-13 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content13 13 5/26/10 3:45:33 PM If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices. Port4 [IDE] Allows you want the SATA hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Chapter 3 OnChip SATA Speed [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic detection of [RAID] or [AHCI] allows the system to recognize the optical dirves connected to configure your storage devices. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard channel SATA port...
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... the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The configuration options vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. If this motherboard. Profile you to your CPU model. The following two items appear only when you installed a 6-core CPU on your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to select an overclocking profile. Use the and keys...
... the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. The configuration options vary with the CPU Bus Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to DRAM frequency, DRAM timing and DRAM voltage. If this motherboard. Profile you to your CPU model. The following two items appear only when you installed a 6-core CPU on your CPU model. The valid value ranges vary depending on this happens, revert to select an overclocking profile. Use the and keys...
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... audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. 3-28 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content28 28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:44 PM Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to select the Serial...
... audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [HD Audio] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to set the previous item to [Enabled]. [Enabled] Enables the onboard Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. 3-28 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content28 28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5/26/10 3:45:44 PM Frame Buffer Location [Above 4G] Allows you to select the Serial...
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... / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to run the DVD. The Make Disk menu contains items to install. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1...
... / 64-bit Vista / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The contents of the support DVD are subject to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to run the DVD. The Make Disk menu contains items to install. The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 4 ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 E5888_M4A88TD-V EVO-USB3_Content1...
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... system memory is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to zero (0). • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen...
... system memory is an ASUS exclusive OS that provides you power on USB HDDs or Flash drives, connect the drive to install ASUS Express Gate from ODD and USB drives and downloading to zero (0). • To enter the motherboard BIOS setup program, click Exit on the Express Gate First Screen, and then press the key during POST. • See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. The First Screen Express Gate's first screen...
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... changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. During the OS installation, the system prompts you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.6.4 Using a USB...
... changes and exit BIOS. 6. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 5. During the OS installation, the system prompts you install the optical dirve to the SATA connectors 5/6 and set . When the Make Disk menu appears, press to section 4.6.4 Using a USB...
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...;m��p�u�t�e�r to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up...
...;m��p�u�t�e�r to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive Due to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop or start menu, and then select Manage from a floppy disk during the OS installation. From the Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click xxxxxx USB Floppy, and then select Properties from the pop-up...
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... drive. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to finish the installation. 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. To set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above and Surround View to [Enabled]. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup utility...
... drive. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to finish the installation. 3. Chapter 5 5.2 ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® Hybrid CrossFireX™ technology that allows you proceed Configure the BIOS settings for the graphics card to support ATI Hybrid CrossFireX. To set UMA Frame Buffer Size to [256M] or above and Surround View to [Enabled]. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the BIOS Setup utility...